ModCloth Sweet A Line

Add a dash of poise to your party with this classy and demure sleeveless dress featuring a subtle plaid pattern in navy and black and a layering of bunched fabric at the top. Pair this flattering A-line with a black or navy cardigan and cable tights for work-wear or for added warmth on chilly nights.
  • 11 months ago ModCloth »

    Take a black, retro-cut frock, sprinkle it with ripe strawberries, and you'll be tempted by no other. With flattering princess seaming in the bust, satiny decorative buttons lining up the front, handy pockets, and a sash to wrap in a cutesy bow, this dress will get sweet on you at first glance. Wide straps make for a comfortable fit, while bows on the neck and pockets make this dress even girlier than it already boasts to be. If you want to show off the fullness of the A-line skirt, add a tulle petticoat for a bold look. Wear with patent heels to create an ensemble that will sweep the nation.

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  • 24 months ago ModCloth »

    Are you wishing your day was a little more cheery? Reach for this cotton dream of a dress to bring some fresh, floral brilliance into your world. This intricate and upbeat piece in spring green features a basic A-line shape embellished with scalloped tiers and a flower adornment at the bodice, pleated side panels at the skirt, a tulle-trimmed petticoat, and two fabulous flowered prints - one densely populated with tiny buds, the other decorated with oversized blossoms. Trot this blooming beauty out of your closet with peep toe wedges, a shrunken cardi, and a retro purse slung over your shoulder and brighten the world with your spirited style.

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  • 26 months ago ModCloth »

    Like fresh fruit or the smile of a loved one, this dainty sleeveless green dress by UK designer Darling, is naturally sweet and effervescent. Below a broad scoop neck, off-white lace and a delicate column of buttons adorn the flattering sleeveless bodice. Two tiers of embroidered lace round out the full A-line skirt, while a discreet button keyhole in the back and waist sashes provide a flattering fit. When you pair this fully lined frock with maroon tights, a vintage wicker bag, and a cozy cardigan, you’ll undoubtedly style a springtime guise that’s genuinely gorgeous.

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  • 26 months ago ModCloth »

    When you arrive at the party in this lovely, vintage-inspired, cardinal red dress by Heartbreaker, you're not only bringing your signature dish - you're bringing a hearty helping of glamorous style! This frock's sweet cap sleeves, sweetheart bust, fit-and-flare A-line shape, and curve-hugging, removable sash belt cultivate a sweet silhouette sure to delight. The versatile, saturated red hue, along with the faintest allover oval print, will garner the compliments your style deserves. Top this frock off with a veiled fascinator, and then add a large pendant necklace and peep toe pumps for a classic look worthy of endless praise!

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  • 27 months ago ModCloth »

    You enjoy the leisurely pastime of birdwatching, whether it's in your own, urban backyard or at a national park. Wearing this birds-in-harmony print dress, handmade in Brighton, England by The Get Cutie Co., you gratefully take on the duties of an aviary guide, hoping to educate those who share your interest! Its flutter cap sleeves are as light and delicate as the intricate, fallen feathers you collect along the way, while its structured A-line shape and frilled bottom hem beckon feathered friends into view by way of the calming, sky blue color of its pure cotton fabric. Zip its invisible side zipper to notice its form-flattering features. When you pair it with lace-up riding boots, a woven pouch purse, and an embroidered lace cami under its deep V-neck plunge, your song will surely be one of style!

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  • 29 months ago ModCloth »

    Tonight's cocktail party calls for a dress that takes you out of the ordinary and into the woods! This stunning frock by Ryu combines sophisticated elements - a U-shape neckline, A-line silhouette, and a neat row of pleats at the hem - with the inspiring design of the deep brown, web-like overlay that resembles a wild, tangled thicket of branches in a dense stretch of a forest. You pair this elegant number with black tights, a pair of leather-and-wood platforms, and a wool cloak for an outfit that brings some natural allure to your night.

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  • 30 months ago ModCloth »

    When you arrive at the party in this lovely, vintage-inspired, cardinal red dress by Heartbreaker, you're not only bringing your signature dish - you're bringing a hearty helping of glamorous style! This frock's sweet cap sleeves, sweetheart bust, fit-and-flare A-line shape, and curve-hugging, removable sash belt cultivate a sweet silhouette sure to delight. The versatile, saturated red hue, along with the faintest allover oval print, will garner the compliments your style deserves. Top this frock off with a veiled fascinator, and then add a large pendant necklace and peep toe pumps for a classic look worthy of endless praise!

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  • 30 months ago ModCloth »

    Say hello to your ticket to the good life - this adorable-beyond-belief, A-line coat by British brand Tofu.  Outerwear just doesn't get more darling than this navy, wool-blend sweetie, whose detachable bow-adorned front pockets, plush bow-bedecked back, crisp cloud collar, and pearly snow buttons, make it the cutest li'l thing we've ever seen. Settle its polka dot-lined, retro form over your vintage revival dress, add a pillbox hat, and pull on cashmere gloves and finely knit leggings, before going out to delight everyone with your winsome and wonderful appearance! This coat scores a 4 out of 5 on our Coat Warmth Scale.

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  • 31 months ago ModCloth »

    Let this sweet frock pull at your sartorial core when you wear it on a wine-and-cheese first date, to a love story at the cinema, or anywhere else a romantic look is requested. Its darling silhouette includes a V-neck with a sharp collar, cap sleeves, and a flattering A-line skirt, while boho details such as button-down brass buttons and stitching at the bodice and shoulders add extra charm. Enjoy its dusty pink shade with a pair of cream-colored tights and leather brogues, and your enchanting ensemble will be certain to pluck the most stylish of notes!

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  • 31 months ago ModCloth »

    Let this sweet frock pull at your sartorial core when you wear it on a wine-and-cheese first date, to a love story at the cinema, or anywhere else a romantic look is requested. Its darling silhouette includes a V-neck with a sharp collar, cap sleeves, and a flattering A-line skirt, while boho details such as button-down brass buttons and stitching at the bodice and shoulders add extra charm. Enjoy its dusty blue shade with a pair of grey tights and leather brogues, and your enchanting ensemble will be certain to pluck the most stylish of notes!

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  • 35 months ago ModCloth »

    What could be more tempting than the sight of a freshly baked pie cooling on the windowsill? Not much, except perhaps this adorable dress! With the ivory upper's decorative folds along the rounded neckline, the blueberry-colored, A-line skirt's bright pink floral print and ecru embroidery along the scalloped hem, and the back's smocking and tieable sash, this fabulous frock will be both a pretty and practical addition to your warm weather wardrobe! Wear this dress with a bright pair of ballet flats, netted gloves, and a floral pendant for an alluring outfit sure to secure the admiration of pie baking and fashion aficionados alike!  

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  • 37 months ago ModCloth »

    If you need a siesta due to the bustle and hustle of your daily life, slip into this light and breezy skirt. Named after Pittsburgh's Caribbean-inspired bed and breakfast The Parador Inn, this garment will take you to a 19th century mansion decorated in rich mahogany antiques and waving green palms. Cut in a classic, feminine A-line, this cotton skirt, with its pattern of clear sky blue and sun ray yellow, will twirl around you as you step to a jazzy Cuban beat in the sandy courtyard. Tie a bow at the empire waist with the attached, cream-colored sash, then take a seat on the veranda with a pineapple cocktail and a slice of key lime pie. You're never too far from an island escape in this skirt! 

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  • 37 months ago ModCloth »

    Currently one of the country's hottest young talents, this delightful dress grew up dreaming about one day becoming a world-renowned icon. Today, it's on its way with a well-crafted A-line cut, precise stitch embroidery, dapper ruffle and button detailing, a polished ribbon belt, and delightful cap sleeves. Though its background is foggy, its precise raven outlining keeps this frock on track. Currently, this novel dress resides on a fashionable young writer who styles it to perfection with patent T-strap heels, seamed stockings, and a faux snakeskin clutch.

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  • 39 months ago ModCloth »

    This adorable sleeveless frock from Tulle is a calculated work of art - bright splashes of lime green, canary yellow, magenta, fuchsia, baby blue, bubblegum pink, and orange saturate the cotton blend fabric to create a chic canvas of abstract florals. A seductive scoop neck and back, a detachable printed belt, and a discreetly hidden side-zip ensure a silhouette that's blooming with beauty. Craft an ensemble of extraordinary proportions when you pair this A-line dress with printed ankle socks, patent Mary Janes, and multiple gold necklaces.

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  • 39 months ago ModCloth »

    Zip yourself up and take off in this sultry, super feminine dress! At first glance you may look simply soft and lovely in the lightly boned, expertly pleated bodice's delicate sprays of pink and white roses on a sage green backdrop. But, once challenged, the snug fit and exposed, metallic gold zipper at the back bring out an attitude equal to the horsepower of a classic Italian car. With a flirty yet elegant A-line skirt, there's plenty of road for dark pink tights or knee high boots. Tie a silky scarf loosely around your neck, and it will whip behind you as the car reaches 100, 120, 130 kilometers per hour on the Autobahn.

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  • 41 months ago ModCloth »

    You've got your corduroy on with a retro style, in your cocoa, sky blue houdstooth print, empire belted dress you're going to pick up the phone and dial, because 'this time' you'll definitely impress him! Soft as it is playful, this heartbreaker of a dress will have you looking like a you belong on a vintage hollywood square, with its mini coruduroy ribbed texture, retro peter pan collar and A-line silhouette. Worn with cream textured tights, a watch fob necklace, and fascinator, 'this time', maybe you'll fall in love?

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  • 528 months ago ModCloth »

    This frock will rock with you all night, and dance you into day! Pare down your palette -but not your sense of style- with this flawlessly feminine dress! A pretty floral print adorns this dress' strapless, lightly boned, bustier-style upper with simple elegance, while its savvy, chambray, A-line skirt swirls and twirls with your wildest dance moves. Tie the sash into a bow for a figure-flattering silhouette that set you apart on the dance floor! Wear it with a vivid pendant, bright tights, and a pair of brilliant ballet flats, and let that rhythm get into you - don't try to fight it!

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